Jun 28, 2015
GIF: Launch and subsequent failure of SpaceX Falcon 9 with Dragon CRS-7, ending in rapid unplanned disassembly. Propulsion engineering can be a difficult endeavor. Via Spacevids and NASA TV
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GIF: Launch and subsequent failure of SpaceX Falcon 9 with Dragon CRS-7, ending in rapid unplanned disassembly. Propulsion engineering can be a difficult endeavor. Via Spacevids and NASA TV
GIF from better video of SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage barge landing attempt. Lateral movement issues appear to have culminated in rapid disassembly of the vehicle, but this still represents a significant improvement from the previous barge landing.
Second Falcon 9 barge landing attempt, GIF captured from SpaceX chase plane video excerpt. The rocket stage hit the barge but tipped over.
GIFs: SpaceX Falcon 9 launches with Dragon on CRS-6 ISS resupply mission. From NASA TV and SpaceX Webcast.
SpaceX's first attempt to return and land a Falcon 9 first stage on a robotic barge in the Atlantic Ocean results in rapid unscheduled disassembly (RUD), as Elon Musk puts it. A noble first step, regardless. Alternative GIF.
Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 with CRS-4 resupply craft to International Space Station.
Chase plane captures descent and soft landing test fire of SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage.
Launch of Falcon 9 v1.1 with Dragon CRS-3 to the ISS from CCAFS SLC 40.